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I find it hypocritical of Celtic saying politics has no place at Celtic Park.
Michael Davitt, was invited to lay the first bit of turf at Celtic Park in 1892, Davitt was an Irish Republican and MP who had been jailed by the British for Treason. One of the first people to meet the Lisbon Lions, again invited by the club was Eamonn De Valera, the President of the Irish Republic who fought the British. And just a couple of weeks ago ex-IRA man and MP Martin McGuinness was at Celtic Park shaking hands with the Manager. Probably worst of all is they condemn Republican songs yet have the cheek to play Let the People Sing on the tannoy at every game ![]() |
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For those who are in love
There's a song that's warm and tender. For those who are oppressed In song you can protest. So liberate your minds And give your soul expression. Open up your hearts, I'll sing for you this song. Let the people sing their stories and their songs And the music of their native land Their lullabies and battlecries and songs of hope and joy So join us hand in hand All across this ancient land Throughout the test of time It was music that kept their spirits free Those songs of yours and of mine It was back in ancient times, The bard would tell his stories Of the heroes, of the villain, Of the chieftains in the glen. Through Elizabethian time And Cromwellian war and fury Put our pipers to the sword, Killed our harpers and our bards. Let the people sing their stories and their songs And the music of their native land Their lullabies and battlecries and songs of hope and joy So join us hand in hand All across this ancient land Throughout the test of time It was music that kept their spirits free Those songs of yours and of mine Ireland, land of song, Your music lives forever In its valleys, in its mountains, In its hills and in its glens. Our music did survive Through famine and oppression. To the generations gone, I'll sing for you this song. Ironic that the club plays this song at every game and now threaten to ban people who sing said "Lullabies and Battlecries" about "Famine and oppression" of "their Native Land". |
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It baffles me why the demise of Rangers has led to an increase in pro IRA songs at Celtic. Surely we have the wit to come up with some new songs.
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The Billy Boys as far as im aware is the only song banned and its banned because it was an illegal(sectarian) song. If you sing it in the street now you would be arrested and found guilty of singing a sectarian song.
But all other songs are merely just "offensive" they are not illegal, so why are people being arrested for it? it makes no sence. What if a Police officer came up and arrested you in the street for singing Lady Gaga saying he was offended by it? it would never happen. As it would be absurd that someone could arrest you because they were offended. People get offended by people having dogs barking in the street or by people who smell or people who look like neds/chavs. If offending people was a crime, most comedians would be locked up. |
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It baffles me why the demise of Rangers has led to an increase in pro IRA songs at Celtic. Surely we have the wit to come up with some new songs.
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It baffles me why the demise of Rangers has led to an increase in pro IRA songs at Celtic. Surely we have the wit to come up with some new songs.
Heres a game at Tannadice from almost 40 years ago April 1974 where Celtic fans sing "I IRA Irish Republican Army" and "I I IRA". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q6TkMjoylk Mind the IRA won Freedom for the Republic of Ireland, whats different between them and the American Colonies who also fought and won freedom from the British? Is American Independance day a sectarian day with terrorists celebrating? Quote:
Is the sash illegal? There isn't anything offensive in the lyrics but is it illegal?
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Must be pure boredom due to absolutely no competition. The only thing now keeping Scottish football interesting is the Scottish cup.
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Mind the IRA won Freedom for the Republic of Ireland, whats different between them and the American Colonies who also fought and won freedom from the British? Is American Independance day a sectarian day with terrorists celebrating?
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The colonies didn't support Hitler in WW2.
America are probably labelled terrorists themselves in countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan were thousands of innocent people have been killed by them in shootings, bombings and drone attacks, including hundreds of children. Just last week the USA killed 5 school kids and 3 teachers in a drone attack at a school in Pakistan. Imagine the taliban had bombed an American school last week? **TERRORIST ATTACK** but not over there, thats just the good old americans. |
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It baffles me why the demise of Rangers has led to an increase in pro IRA songs at Celtic. Surely we have the wit to come up with some new songs.
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Must be pure boredom due to absolutely no competition. The only thing now keeping Scottish football interesting is the Scottish cup.
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It hasnt, same as always.
Heres a game at Tannadice from almost 40 years ago April 1974 where Celtic fans sing "I IRA Irish Republican Army" and "I I IRA". |
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I think the last dozen or so posts highlight the fact that all this has absolutely nothing to do with football ... and that is why Celtic FC will be punished.
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I think the last dozen or so posts highlight the fact that all this has absolutely nothing to do with football ... and that is why Celtic FC will be punished.
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If UEFA want to remove political statements/banners from it's games then they'll need to deal with Barcelona and their away kit which supports independence for Catalonia.
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If UEFA want to remove political statements/banners from it's games then they'll need to deal with Barcelona and their away kit which supports independence for Catalonia.
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Watching Reporting Scotland - didn't realise that we're in crisis.
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Watching Reporting Scotland - didn't realise that we're in crisis.
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Fantastic game at Tannadice tonight great attacking display from united.
This is developing into the best united side for 30 years bit worried about January though |
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I think the last dozen or so posts highlight the fact that all this has absolutely nothing to do with football ... and that is why Celtic FC will be punished.
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Let's hope so. I doubt Celtic fans want to talk about football anyway considering how awful they have performed.
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What's happened tonight in Glasgow proves beyond any doubt that football doesn't really matter that much.
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I think the last dozen or so posts highlight the fact that all this has absolutely nothing to do with football ... and that is why Celtic FC will be punished.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjVtI2Be9vg The tribute act will be screwed then. |
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Good success for your national Under 16s - winning the Victory Shield.
Maybe gives hope for the future? |
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Good success for your national Under 16s - winning the Victory Shield.
Maybe gives hope for the future? Far too many examples of players who look great when young disappearing from the game within a couple years to get excited. |
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What's happened tonight in Glasgow proves beyond any doubt that football doesn't really matter that much.
To all of you on St Andrews Day, I send respect and love. To victims, and the amazing people who helped strangers on a dark night. |
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There will be a minute's silence ahead of all Scottish Cup ties today.
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